Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Run Forest Run!

I am running.  I know.  So not like me.  But, my main goal while John is gone is to drop some weight.  I figure that with him away I have some extra time built in to focus on just me...and I better use it to the best of my ability.

So, I got up on Monday and put Bella in the stroller and ran.

And it was HARD.

I ran up a hill...I only ran for about 15 minutes...and then I let Bella out of the stroller and we walked back down the hill - stopping at the playpark - and finally getting back home 2 hours later.

Then on Tuesday I did it again...and today, Wednesday, I did it again.

And it is still HARD.

Right now I am a pitiful sight.  I am a terrible runner.  I should probably be embarrassed as all these trim military men come breezing by me, but I just really don't care.  I figure that they should be patting me on the back as they lap me 700 times because I'm out there instead of doing what I really want which is to be in my PJs still wallowing on the couch watching Oprah.

Actually, there have been quite a few thumbs up.  Military peeps are so supportive when it comes to physical fitness.  And every time I get one it makes me jog just a little farther the next time.  So, when you pass one of those sad looking overweight joggers (yeah...that would be me.) ...give them a thumbs up because you never know..that may be exactly what they need to spur them to get out there the next day and go again.

8 comments:

kajr said...

so proud of you! Wish I was there to give you a thumbs up!

Miss Debbie said...

Thumbs Up Anna!!! I am so proud of you - way to go!

Cothran Family said...

You rock Anna. I hate running and yet I do it 4 times a week. I don't run unless I have someone to meet me and I am held responsible for being there. So good on you for doing it by yourself, stroller and all. You seriously rock!

The Days of your Life said...

From your non-running sister....GO! GO! GO! We are supporting you every step of the way!
We will have to walk/run while we at mom's house!
Hang in there and keep it up!

Naranjal said...

You run up the hill! you are my hero!
I wish I have that energy or commitment, Keep it up, I think is great!

Unknown said...

Way to go Anna ...... Double "thumbs up". I never could get into running - so would find something else. Very proud of you. Keep it up.

YEA for Anna!!!

The Hansen Family said...

I am octowoman. I am part woman, part octopus, which gives me 8 arms and therefore, 8 thumbs. SO THERE! 8 thumbs up for you from me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Anna, Go Anna, Go, Go, Go Anna! You are INCREDIBLE!!! Are you going to be our biggest loser?!?!?!?!?!?

Becca said...

Yeah for you!!! I wish I could join you in Oct. with my stroller too! Keep it up!!!